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Kaleici Courtyard Hotelinnenhof by Nilgun Kucukbicak

Kaleici Courtyard Hotelinnenhof by Nilgun Kucukbicak is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award in Eisen in Gastgewerbedesign Competition Category.


EisenGastgewerbe· 2026

Kaleici Courtyard Hotelinnenhof

by Nilgun Kucukbicak

Client: Motto Mimarlik

A' Design Award in Eisen Winner in Gastgewerbe Category

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The Design

About Kaleici Courtyard Hotelinnenhof

Kaleici Courtyard ist ein Hotelinnenhof direkt neben dem Hadrianstor in Antalya, Türkei. Der Hof umfasst rund 800 Quadratmeter und dient als sozialer und klimatischer Raum. Bogenförmige Öffnungen, eine modulare Pergola von etwa 150 Quadratmetern sowie ein zentrales Wasserelement von rund 40 Quadratmetern lenken die Bewegungsführung und spenden Schatten. Ein Bodenbelag aus sechseckigen Natursteinplatten, weiße Oberflächen aus Mineralputz und schwarze Geländer aus Schmiedeeisen greifen historische Proportionen auf. Bepflanzte Zonen und passive Verschattung mildern das Klima und fördern das Zusammenkommen.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Eisen

Kaleici Courtyard Hotelinnenhof ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Eisen, einer prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für gute Designs, die die beruflichen und industriellen Anforderungen erfüllen, die an gut gestaltete Schöpfungen gestellt werden. Eisen-Gewinner zeigen großes Können, hohe Spezialisierung, fachkundiges Verständnis und die kreative Kapazität ihrer Schöpfer. Von Kaleici Courtyard Hotelinnenhof wird erwartet, dass es eine hochgeschätzte, bewunderte und geliebte Schöpfung ist, die praktisch und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Eisen prämierte Design integriert bewährte Branchenverfahren und weist kompetente technische Merkmale in Verbindung mit Know-how und Talent auf. Kaleici Courtyard Hotelinnenhof wird für seine Gründlichkeit geschätzt und ist darauf ausgelegt, Verbesserungen der Lebensqualität zu liefern, die dazu beitragen, die Welt zu einem besseren Ort zu machen.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
The Kaleici Courtyard Project reinterprets a historic hotel courtyard adjacent to Hadrian Gate, transforming it into a contemporary social and climatic hub. Arched rhythms, modular pergola, and organic water features reference the historical threshold, while hexagonal stone flooring, metal details, and minimalist interventions balance heritage with modern spatial continuity.
Dimensions & Packaging
The courtyard covers an estimated area of 800 square meters, with modular arched zones defining circulation and hierarchy. Pergola spans 150 square meters over main gathering areas. Water feature occupies approximately 40 square meters in the central axis. Height variations range from 3.0 m at pedestrian thresholds to 4.5 m under pergola. The courtyard is integrated with surrounding hotel blocks and heritage facades, maintaining visual connectivity with Hadrian Gate.
Tags
Historical Continuity, Courtyard Design, Hotel Interior, Pergola, Hexagonal Stone, Water Feature, Social Hub, Heritage Dialogue, Passive Cooling, Contemporary Intervention
Production Technology
The project features reinforced concrete and masonry structures for the courtyard and surrounding hotel areas, natural stone flooring with hexagonal modules, white mineral plaster surfaces, black forged metal railings, semi-permeable pergola systems, organic water features, integrated planting zones, custom linear and decorative lighting, passive shading strategies, and HVAC for surrounding indoor spaces. All metal elements fabricated with CNC cutting and precision welding; stonework aligned modularly to preserve historical rhythm.
Design Challenge
he main challenge was balancing historical authenticity with contemporary design. Maintaining visual continuity with Hadrian Gate while introducing modern materials and passive climate strategies required precise proportioning, modular detailing, and careful intervention to avoid visual mimicry.
Research
The project investigates how historical courtyard thresholds can be reinterpreted in contemporary hospitality architecture. By analyzing spatial hierarchy, light-shadow interplay, and material layering, it demonstrates a method to integrate historical reference, climatic performance, and social functionality.
Inspiration
Inspired by Hadrian Gate’s historical triple arch and threshold concept, the project examines transitions from public streets to private inner courtyards. The design abstracts historical proportions, light-shadow relations, and rhythmic stone patterns to create a contemporary courtyard experience.
Project Duration
Designed in Antalya, Turkey
Operation Flow
Visitors experience a controlled threshold from the street to the semi-private courtyard. Arched openings, pergola shadows, and textured flooring guide movement. Water feature and planting zones create visual and climatic layers, encouraging social interaction while referencing historical patterns.
Team Members
Nilgun Kucukbicak

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